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Papers by Yael Velleman

Research paper thumbnail of Health, sanitation and advocacy: The WaterAid perspective

Research paper thumbnail of An Opportunity Not To Be Missed: Vaccination as an Entry Point for Hygiene Promotion and Diarrhoeal Disease Reduction in Nepal

This report aims to ascertain whether or not vaccination programmes offer a useful entry point fo... more This report aims to ascertain whether or not vaccination programmes offer a useful entry point for hygiene promotion and to define options for piloting and scaling up of a hygiene promotion intervention in Nepal

Research paper thumbnail of Proportions of births occurring in current household environments in the five years preceding the survey, by type of WATSAN environment

<p>Error bars represent 95% confidence intervals of estimates. Definitions: Birth environme... more <p>Error bars represent 95% confidence intervals of estimates. Definitions: Birth environments were defined as “WATSAN safe” or “WATSAN unsafe,” rather than “WASH safe”/“WASH unsafe.” WATSAN-safe was defined as the availability of and access to improved water sources and improved sanitation facilities, but not including hygiene practices, water quality, or consistency of availability. Source: Demographic and health surveys (DHS) data for the four countries shown (year of survey in parentheses); analysis as described by Benova and colleagues <a href="http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001771#pmed.1001771-Benova2&quot; target="_blank">[30]</a>.</p

Research paper thumbnail of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, and Maternal and Newborn

The ‘‘deep dark and continuous stream of mortality’ ’ lamented by William Farr in 1876 when descr... more The ‘‘deep dark and continuous stream of mortality’ ’ lamented by William Farr in 1876 when describing maternal mortality statistics in England [1] continues in many parts of the world today, and for some families, childbirth is as much a risk of death as a moment of life. Progress has been slow compared with other areas of public health, and geographically and socio-economically unequal; maternal and newborn health (MNH) remains a major global challenge [2,3]. Newborn mortality has decreased more slowly than overall under-five mortality, and accounts for a median share of 44 % of

Research paper thumbnail of Policy Platform Integration of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for the Prevention and Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Rationale for Inter-Sectoral Collaboration

Research paper thumbnail of IMPROVING MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH IN ZANZIBAR: A needs assessment of IPC and WASH across maternity units Acknowledgements We also thank you Dr

Research paper thumbnail of Georgia b savage, Alison K Macintyre

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are crucial but often underplayed parts of the prevention an... more Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are crucial but often underplayed parts of the prevention and control of a number of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Access to safe water and adequate sanitation, together with good hygiene practices, can reduce the transmission of some NTDs, for example trachoma and intestinal worms (page 29). Trachoma is transmitted by flies, fomites (e.g. skin, hair, clothing, or bedding) and direct contact. Preventing transmission of trachoma can be achieved through access to clean water, appropriate hygiene practices that promote face washing, and access to

Research paper thumbnail of Health, sanitation and advocacy: The WaterAid perspective

Research paper thumbnail of BRIEFING PAPER Improving Maternal Health in Zanzibar through Improved WASH

Improving maternal and newborn health (MNH) is a key priority for the Government of Zanzibar (GoZ... more Improving maternal and newborn health (MNH) is a key priority for the Government of Zanzibar (GoZ). Between September 2013 and November 2014 it commissioned The Soapbox Collaborative, WaterAid and the Pemba Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri – ‘the research team’ – to conduct a needs assessment examining the standards of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), infection prevention control (IPC) and solid waste management (SWM) across Zanzibar’s thirty-seven maternity units, funded by SHARE. The results of the assessment were shared at a workshop in November 2014 during which the research team supported the GoZ in developing an intervention plan focused on improving WASH infrastructure in maternity units and developing training materials to improve health facility staff knowledge and practice on IPC and WASH. This briefing note was written by:

Research paper thumbnail of Health impacts of sanitation and hygiene

Research paper thumbnail of Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for the prevention and care of NTDs

The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Building on a decade of progress in water, sanitation and hygiene to control, eliminate and eradicate neglected tropical diseases

Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2021

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential for the control and elimination of neglected t... more Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The forthcoming NTD road map ‘Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030’ encourages cross-sectoral collaboration and includes cross-cutting targets on WASH. This commentary reflects on collaborative efforts between the NTD and WASH sectors over the past years and encourages strengthened partnerships to support the new road map and achieve the 2030 agenda ambition of leaving no one behind.

Research paper thumbnail of Animal influence on water, sanitation and hygiene measures for zoonosis control at the household level: A systematic literature review

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Tailoring Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Targets for Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis and Schistosomiasis Control

Trends in parasitology, 2018

The World Health Organization's (WHO) 2015-2020 Global Strategy on water, sanitation, and hyg... more The World Health Organization's (WHO) 2015-2020 Global Strategy on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) encourages integration, whilst maintaining existing structured NTD investments, and acceleration towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets. Accordingly, SDG-associated and WASH-NTD indicators have been developed, commencing important intersectoral dialogue, alongside opportunities for future disease-specific refinements. The rationale for soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH)- and schistosomiasis-specific WASH considerations, and a traffic-light figure, are presented here to indicate where current international definitions may, or may not, suffice. Certain unique aspects in control dynamics and parasitic lifecycles, however, necessitate additional implementation research with more appropriate measurement indicators developed to record programmatic interventions and to define strategic priorities more effectively.

Research paper thumbnail of Business not as usual: how multisectoral collaboration can promote transformative change for health and sustainable development

Research paper thumbnail of Water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions: an urgent requirement in post-flood Nepal

The Lancet. Infectious diseases, Nov 1, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of New ways of working to support sustainable disease elimination

Community eye health, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Unpacking the enabling factors for hand, cord and birth-surface hygiene in Zanzibar maternity units

Health Policy and Planning, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Vaccines plus water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions in the fight against cholera

The Lancet Global Health, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Collaborating to develop joint water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical disease (NTD) sector monitoring: an expert consultation

International health, Jul 12, 2017

Joint monitoring between the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical disease ... more Joint monitoring between the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical disease (NTD) sectors presents an opportunity for enhanced collaboration and progress towards shared objectives. Taking forward outputs from global WASH and NTD Roundtables, we engaged experts in a consultative process of identifying measurable priority indicators for joint monitoring. We used a Delphi method for conducting expert consultation and developing consensus. Experts were invited to participate through purposive and snowball sampling, and open solicitation at key sector meetings. Participating WASH and NTDs experts represented a diversity of interest groups, including NTD and WASH field staff and government stakeholders from endemic countries, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. Four rounds of consultation were conducted via online surveys. Between 55 and 69 experts participated in each round of consultation. Seven...

Research paper thumbnail of Health, sanitation and advocacy: The WaterAid perspective

Research paper thumbnail of An Opportunity Not To Be Missed: Vaccination as an Entry Point for Hygiene Promotion and Diarrhoeal Disease Reduction in Nepal

This report aims to ascertain whether or not vaccination programmes offer a useful entry point fo... more This report aims to ascertain whether or not vaccination programmes offer a useful entry point for hygiene promotion and to define options for piloting and scaling up of a hygiene promotion intervention in Nepal

Research paper thumbnail of Proportions of births occurring in current household environments in the five years preceding the survey, by type of WATSAN environment

<p>Error bars represent 95% confidence intervals of estimates. Definitions: Birth environme... more <p>Error bars represent 95% confidence intervals of estimates. Definitions: Birth environments were defined as “WATSAN safe” or “WATSAN unsafe,” rather than “WASH safe”/“WASH unsafe.” WATSAN-safe was defined as the availability of and access to improved water sources and improved sanitation facilities, but not including hygiene practices, water quality, or consistency of availability. Source: Demographic and health surveys (DHS) data for the four countries shown (year of survey in parentheses); analysis as described by Benova and colleagues <a href="http://www.plosmedicine.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pmed.1001771#pmed.1001771-Benova2&quot; target="_blank">[30]</a>.</p

Research paper thumbnail of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, and Maternal and Newborn

The ‘‘deep dark and continuous stream of mortality’ ’ lamented by William Farr in 1876 when descr... more The ‘‘deep dark and continuous stream of mortality’ ’ lamented by William Farr in 1876 when describing maternal mortality statistics in England [1] continues in many parts of the world today, and for some families, childbirth is as much a risk of death as a moment of life. Progress has been slow compared with other areas of public health, and geographically and socio-economically unequal; maternal and newborn health (MNH) remains a major global challenge [2,3]. Newborn mortality has decreased more slowly than overall under-five mortality, and accounts for a median share of 44 % of

Research paper thumbnail of Policy Platform Integration of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for the Prevention and Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases: A Rationale for Inter-Sectoral Collaboration

Research paper thumbnail of IMPROVING MATERNAL AND NEWBORN HEALTH IN ZANZIBAR: A needs assessment of IPC and WASH across maternity units Acknowledgements We also thank you Dr

Research paper thumbnail of Georgia b savage, Alison K Macintyre

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are crucial but often underplayed parts of the prevention an... more Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are crucial but often underplayed parts of the prevention and control of a number of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Access to safe water and adequate sanitation, together with good hygiene practices, can reduce the transmission of some NTDs, for example trachoma and intestinal worms (page 29). Trachoma is transmitted by flies, fomites (e.g. skin, hair, clothing, or bedding) and direct contact. Preventing transmission of trachoma can be achieved through access to clean water, appropriate hygiene practices that promote face washing, and access to

Research paper thumbnail of Health, sanitation and advocacy: The WaterAid perspective

Research paper thumbnail of BRIEFING PAPER Improving Maternal Health in Zanzibar through Improved WASH

Improving maternal and newborn health (MNH) is a key priority for the Government of Zanzibar (GoZ... more Improving maternal and newborn health (MNH) is a key priority for the Government of Zanzibar (GoZ). Between September 2013 and November 2014 it commissioned The Soapbox Collaborative, WaterAid and the Pemba Health Laboratory Ivo de Carneri – ‘the research team’ – to conduct a needs assessment examining the standards of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), infection prevention control (IPC) and solid waste management (SWM) across Zanzibar’s thirty-seven maternity units, funded by SHARE. The results of the assessment were shared at a workshop in November 2014 during which the research team supported the GoZ in developing an intervention plan focused on improving WASH infrastructure in maternity units and developing training materials to improve health facility staff knowledge and practice on IPC and WASH. This briefing note was written by:

Research paper thumbnail of Health impacts of sanitation and hygiene

Research paper thumbnail of Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) for the prevention and care of NTDs

The Biomedical & Life Sciences Collection, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Building on a decade of progress in water, sanitation and hygiene to control, eliminate and eradicate neglected tropical diseases

Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2021

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential for the control and elimination of neglected t... more Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) are essential for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The forthcoming NTD road map ‘Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030’ encourages cross-sectoral collaboration and includes cross-cutting targets on WASH. This commentary reflects on collaborative efforts between the NTD and WASH sectors over the past years and encourages strengthened partnerships to support the new road map and achieve the 2030 agenda ambition of leaving no one behind.

Research paper thumbnail of Animal influence on water, sanitation and hygiene measures for zoonosis control at the household level: A systematic literature review

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Tailoring Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Targets for Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis and Schistosomiasis Control

Trends in parasitology, 2018

The World Health Organization's (WHO) 2015-2020 Global Strategy on water, sanitation, and hyg... more The World Health Organization's (WHO) 2015-2020 Global Strategy on water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) encourages integration, whilst maintaining existing structured NTD investments, and acceleration towards Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets. Accordingly, SDG-associated and WASH-NTD indicators have been developed, commencing important intersectoral dialogue, alongside opportunities for future disease-specific refinements. The rationale for soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH)- and schistosomiasis-specific WASH considerations, and a traffic-light figure, are presented here to indicate where current international definitions may, or may not, suffice. Certain unique aspects in control dynamics and parasitic lifecycles, however, necessitate additional implementation research with more appropriate measurement indicators developed to record programmatic interventions and to define strategic priorities more effectively.

Research paper thumbnail of Business not as usual: how multisectoral collaboration can promote transformative change for health and sustainable development

Research paper thumbnail of Water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions: an urgent requirement in post-flood Nepal

The Lancet. Infectious diseases, Nov 1, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of New ways of working to support sustainable disease elimination

Community eye health, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Unpacking the enabling factors for hand, cord and birth-surface hygiene in Zanzibar maternity units

Health Policy and Planning, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Vaccines plus water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions in the fight against cholera

The Lancet Global Health, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Collaborating to develop joint water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical disease (NTD) sector monitoring: an expert consultation

International health, Jul 12, 2017

Joint monitoring between the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical disease ... more Joint monitoring between the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and neglected tropical disease (NTD) sectors presents an opportunity for enhanced collaboration and progress towards shared objectives. Taking forward outputs from global WASH and NTD Roundtables, we engaged experts in a consultative process of identifying measurable priority indicators for joint monitoring. We used a Delphi method for conducting expert consultation and developing consensus. Experts were invited to participate through purposive and snowball sampling, and open solicitation at key sector meetings. Participating WASH and NTDs experts represented a diversity of interest groups, including NTD and WASH field staff and government stakeholders from endemic countries, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, non-governmental organizations, and academic institutions. Four rounds of consultation were conducted via online surveys. Between 55 and 69 experts participated in each round of consultation. Seven...